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Pharmacies celebrated at Independent Pharmacy Awards in the House of Commons

Gareth Hughes at Tynewydd Pharmacy in Rhondda Valley was crowned Independent Pharmacist of the Year.

03 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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'Many' GPs gave flu jabs before October start date, Avicenna conference hears

'Everyone is aware of it' says Day Lewis director of early flu jab allegations

03 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Managers of ‘large’ Boots stores to earn £65k as all pharmacists get 4% raise

Boots and PDAU agree annual pay deal for pharmacists

01 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Labour MP rejected Jhoots’ appeal for help to delay eviction by group of doctors

Labour MP Sadik Al-Hassan told Jhoots officials his role is to support constituents, "not shield companies whose track record raises serious concerns".

01 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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‘Poor judgment’: Warning for pharmacist who refused morning after pill supply

'More likely than not' that supermarket shoppers were nearby during alleged 'heated discussion'

30 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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ABPM bundling requirement for PF monthly payments put on hold

The requirement to provide one ABPM consultation per month as part of the 'bundling' requirements for Pharmacy First fixed monthly payments is put on hold.

30 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Welsh Government launches review of pharmacy professionals working in practices

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society, who will lead the review, said it will produce recommendations to "maximise their impact in improving patient care".

30 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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99pc of pharmacies in Wales now able to treat UTIs

Welsh Government announces 99 per cent of pharmacies able to treat UTIs as part of CAS from October.

30 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC: Pharmacies not meeting patients' confidentiality expectations

Growth of clinical services means patient expectations are changing says Rudkin

29 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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PAGB launches digital self-care report at Labour Party conference in Liverpool

The Proprietary Association of Great Britain said it wants “the self-care offer” to be supported “within the NHS app”.

29 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Large multiples to lose a seat on CPE voting committee

'Interim arrangements' for committee to kick in from November

29 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Patients have questioned the safety of paracetamol after Trump’s remarks, says NPA

A National Pharmacy Association survey revealed patients are less likely to get vaccinated after Donald Trump linked paracetamol and autism.

29 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy technician suspended for “inappropriate” physical contact with 17-year-old colleague

Imraan Khan kissed a staff member's hand, stroked her hair, hugged her, kissed her head and tried wiping tears off her cheeks.

26 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Medical group gives Jhoots until end of the month to leave

Portishead Medical Group spoke to the Labour MP for North Somerset Sadik Al-Hassan about various problems at the pharmacy.

26 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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From competition to collaboration

Despite the promise of Pharmacy First, true integration between general practice and community pharmacy remains elusive. Trevor Gore argues that behavioural economics – not just policy – holds the key.

25 Sep 2025 , 5 Min Article

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NI pharmacies celebrate 1 million public health interventions

Northern Ireland pharmacies celebrate milestone

25 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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